LATEST NEWS

6th May 2012

Another month gone in a flash.  It's amazing how fast the time is passing, or maybe that is a sign of age!  I am hoping that Lilli will oblige and have puppies in the next few months.  She is just as cheeky as ever and just as bouncy.  One minute she's on the floor, the next she is literally in your face, I wish I had that amount of energy.

I hope you and yours are well and enjoying the wonderful Bank Holiday weekend!! Looks like macs and brollies for us all.

4th April 2012

It's almost Easter, I hope you've bought suitable 'doggie' eggs for the loves of your lives.  I haven't done my egg shopping yet, I'd better get a move on!

I am hoping that Lilli will be in season fairly soon, and that she will be able to produce a gorgeous litter for us.  I'll keep you posted.

Happy Easter to you all.

13th March 2012

Where has 2011 gone?  As you have probably guessed,  it just disappeared.  For me it disappeared into a succession of hospital appointments and three seperate operations.

Thankfully all the dogs are fine, they are fit and healthy.  Right at this moment they are curled up around my feet, fast asleep, and keeping my toes warm.  I had hoped to breed Pickles for the last time at the end of 2011 but I wasn't well enough to give the amount of care and attention I would usually give to my dogs.  As my health is not so good, I have decided to retire Pickles.  She has had a enough puppies and deserves the rest.

Lilli is in fantastic health, she bounces around the house as if she owns it - who am kidding?  She and her mum, gran and uncle do own it, I'm just the help.  I do hope to breed Lilli later this year.  Her first litter were gorgeous, If we can use the same stud again there is a very good chance of more gorgeous puppies.

5th August 2010

How time flies!  Pickles and the rest of the doggy family have said goodbye to the puppies and wished them and their new families a wonderful life together.  We received pictures of puppies in their new homes within a few days, hours in some cases.  All look very happy and content.

4th August 2010

Pickles and Lilii have been to have their eyes checked under the BVA/Kennel Club Scheme.  I am delighted to report both are clear.  There are no indications of hereditary cataracts.  Whilst this eye check is not compulsory for Bichon Frises at the moment it is under investigation.

18th May 2010

Pickles has given birth to three boys and three girls.  All are well and Pickles is being a terrific mum.  The puppies weighed in at between 210 - 250grams.  There is very little difference in their weight or size (about the size of a fully grown hamster at birth).  I think they are gorgeous, but I could be just a little bit biased.

ABOUT ME

My name is Colleen Arnold. I am an Assured Breeder (of Bichon Frisé) with the Kennel Club. I have agreed to adhere to their Code of Practice. I am also a member of the Southern Bichon Frisé Breeders Association (S.B.F.B.A.). I have successfully bred several litters of healthy Bichon Frisé puppies.

The puppies are raised in my home and are given the best start possible. They are seen by the vet on the day they are born or very soon afterwards and again before they leave for their new homes.

I feed the puppies on good quality complete food appropriate to their needs. The puppies are very well socialised and are used to being handled on a daily basis. They are also familiar with bathing and grooming including having their nails trimmed. They are lively and eager to make friends.

Snowtruffles is my Breeders Signature. This certificate granted by the Kennel Club allows me to use "Snowtruffles" as my Kennel Name. The origins of this kennel name are of a humorous nature brought about after a well lubricated dinner with two of my sons.

The Kennel Club grant assured breeder status to breeders who agree to ensure the welfare of their dogs is their primary concern. Assured Breeders must adhere to the Kennel Club Code of Practice relating to the well being of their dogs and of the breed in general.